Ref. #D9DCEA · N100-2
Etude Lilac
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Etude Lilac Technical Profile
What color is Etude Lilac? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #D9DCEA. Colors similar to Etude Lilac include Benjamin Moore Lavender Secret, Valspar On Butterfly Wings, PPG Weeping Wisteria. Etude Lilac has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Etude Lilac sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Etude Lilac
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lavender Secret
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
On Butterfly Wings
Valspar
Nearly identical
Weeping Wisteria
PPG
Nearly identical
Little Grapette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eyeshadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Icy Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Etude Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Etude Lilac
#D9DCEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9285AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Etude Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Etude Lilac Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Etude Lilac.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Etude Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Etude Lilac have?
Etude Lilac by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Etude Lilac from other brands?
The closest matches are Lavender Secret by Benjamin Moore (#DBDEEB), On Butterfly Wings by Valspar (#DDE0ED), Weeping Wisteria by PPG (#D7DDEC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Etude Lilac?
Etude Lilac has an LRV of 65.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Etude Lilac's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.